Love
The Cross and the Crown
In this fourth session through the historic themes of Advent, we examine love. How is love central to who God is? How has God demonstrated His love for humanity? Why is it essential for believers to bear the fruit of love within the Church and to the world?
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Joy
The Cross and the Crown
What is joy? How and why is joy a central tenet of the Christian faith? How can we cultivate a deeper joy in our daily lives, even in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles?
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Peace
The Cross and the Crown
What is peace? A brief survey of Scripture shows that the God of peace made peace with sinners through the Prince of Peace- Christ Jesus our Lord. The price of that peace was paid with the precious blood of the Prince himself. The peace he thus gives is the very peace He shared with the Father from eternity past. What implications should this have on believers?
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Hope
The Cross and the Crown
In this first of four sessions, we will explore the meaning, weight, and glory of the blessed hope we share as believers. Using Titus 2 as the anchor text, we will look at how Paul calls believers to marvel at the past and future to cultivate hope in the present.
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Living Life with a Good and Glorious Purpose (Part II)
The Cross and the Crown
In this second part exploring 2 Timothy 4:6-8, we examine closer Paul's closing words to Timothy. We find this text to be both a challenge and a summons to live all of live with the good and glorious purpose of glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. What does Paul intend to tell Timothy with his final words?
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Living Life with a Good and Glorious Purpose (Part I)
The Cross and the Crown
2 Timothy 4:6-8 is both a challenge and a summons to live all of live with the good and glorious purpose of glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. How does the wider context of 2 Timothy help us take to heart Paul's enduring words?
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The Steadfast Love and Faithfulness of God
The Cross and the Crown
Psalm 117 invites us to worship, explore, and meditate on the steadfast love and faithfulness of God. What impact should these truths have in the life of the believer? How should this psalm drive us to carry out the Great Commission?
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A Precious and Parting Word (2 Timothy 1:1-14)
The Cross and the Crown
In Paul's second letter to Timothy, we see the heart of a spiritual father pouring out his parting wisdom to his son in the faith. To Christ's church today, this precious letter plants our hearts in the glorious truth of the gospel. It encourages, inspires, corrects, and directs our hearts to Christ our hope at every turn. As I enter a season of extended leave due to health reasons, I pray this letter will become a treasured guide and encouragement to the church during our time apart.
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James 5:19-20
The Cross and the Crown
James concludes his epistle with a challenging call, reminiscent of Jesus' parable in Luke 15:1-7. As clearly as one can walk in the truth, one can wander from truth. What responsibilities do believers share in seeking after those who wander from truth? What are the repercussions if we fail in this task? What beauty awaits if we succeed? How does Christ's seeking us strengthen and equip us for this high and humble calling?
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James 5:13-18
The Cross and the Crown
In this extraordinary and heatedly debated passage, James challenges believers to pray boldly as individuals, leadership teams, and the church as a united covenant community in the name of Christ, in the power of Christ, and for the glory of Christ.
info_outlineIn this extraordinary and heatedly debated passage, James challenges believers to pray boldly as individuals, leadership teams, and the church as a united covenant community in the name of Christ, in the power of Christ, and for the glory of Christ.